New Delhi: Amid the Israel and Hamas war entered on day-31 today and thousands of Palestinians have died due airstrikes by Israeli forces, Prime Minister (P.M.) Narendra Modi held a telephonic conversation today with the President of Islamic Republic of Iran Dr. Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi.
India and Iran exchanged views on the difficult situation in the West Asia region and Israel-Hamas conflict.
During the talks, Prime Minister Modi expressed deep concern at the terrorist incidents, violence and loss of civilian lives.
P.M. Modi also reiterated India's longstanding and consistent position on the Israel-Palestine issue.
While the President of Iran, Raisi shared his assessment of the situation.
PM Modi wrote on X, "Good exchange of perspectives with President @raisi_com of Iran on the difficult situation in West Asia and the Israel-Hamas conflict. Terrorist incidents, violence and loss of civilian lives are serious concerns. Preventing escalation, ensuring continued humanitarian aid and early restoration of peace and stability are important. Welcomed the progress in our bilateral cooperation, including on the Chabahar port."
PM Modi and President Raisi expressed emphasised on the need for preventing escalation, ensuring continued humanitarian aid and early restoration of peace and stability.
They also reviewed and positively assessed progress in multifaceted bilateral cooperation.
The two leaders also welcomed focus and priority accorded to Chabahar port in Iran for improving regional connectivity.
They agreed to remain in touch given shared interest in regional peace, security and stability.
